World Tour Finals: Malaysian pairs through to semis

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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian mixed-doubles pair Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing have advanced to the semi-finals of the BWF World Tour Finals after the world number eight pair beat Thailand’s Supak Jomkoh-Supissara Paewsampran 21-17, 22-20 today. 

Defeating their opponents on home ground in Bangkok, Thailand, the Malaysian independent shuttlers won the match in 41 minutes and secured their spot in the semi-finals after finishing second in the mixed-doubles Group B behind top-ranked Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Sapsiree Taerattanachai.

After the win, the pair dedicated their performance to coach and former Malaysian shuttler Chin Eei Hui, who will be leaving the professional camp after the tournament.

“This win is special for us because it is the last tournament that coach Eei Hui will be with us.

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